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Suicide:

• Alastair Campbell: May Robert Enke's death increase understanding of depression | in Blog Post
  Mind's Champion of the Year shares his reaction from Austria.
• Jump for Mind - Jenny's story | in Blog Post
  I was planning a sky dive with colleagues as a personal challenge and fundraising exercise and after my mum died I decided to organise a jump for Mind.
• Gemma's story: finding ways to cope | in Blog Post
  Gemma shares her experiences of mental distress, how she copes and the things that make her happy.
• Let’s talk about ... suicide | in Blog Post
  Charlotte on why it's crucial to talk about suicidal thoughts: "The times when I have found someone willing to listen to me, rather than trying to 'talk me out of it', have been a great relief."
• Finding the strength | in Blog Post
  Hannah blogs about struggling with suicidal feelings, depression and self harm: "I desperately want these dark feelings to go away so I can get on with my life and to be young and carefree."
• A letter to suicidal me | in Blog Post
  "There should be someone to give you a hug right now. There should be someone to give you the care that you deserve." Amanda blogs on World Suicide Prevention Day. Please be aware, the following blog may trigger so please read carefully.
• Me vs. suicide - today I win | in Blog Post
  Student nurse Jojo, shares with us the story of her battle against suicide and why today, she is the winner. Please note this blog contains frank discussion of suicidal thoughts and may trigger so please read carefully.
• Coping with stigma | in Blog Post
  Thomas blogs for us about the horrible treatment he received whilst struggling with a mental health problem. He shares the positive changes he’s made in his life and how he was able to get there.
• How do I articulate the daily struggle? | in Blog Post
  Today's blog is from Annabelle, who talks about how hard she finds it to describe the reality of living with mental health problems. Please note that this blog contains reference to suicidal feelings, which some people may find triggering.
• Why I'm supporting Mind's crisis care campaign | in Blog Post
  Today, Elene blogs for us about how a lack of staffing and resources impacted on her time in crisis care. She asks an all important question - what happens to people who don't have additional support from their families?
• I asked for help and was turned away | in Blog Post
  Liz blogs for us about her experience of being turned away from a crisis care service because she did not meet the criteria for treatment. She talks about the serious implications this had on her mental health and wellbeing.
• Waiting in crisis | in Blog Post
  Rachel blogs for us about her experience of waiting in A&E for crisis care. She talks about being kept waiting late at night in an intimidating setting and the impact this had on her experience in crisis.
• Sharing the rollercoaster ride | in Blog Post
  Today Lucy opens up about her own personal rollercoaster ride; the challenges she's had getting good care after coming out of hospital, and how important her friends and partner have been through this difficult time.
• How crisis care gave me hope | in Blog Post
  Claire blogs for us today about a really difficult time she's been through recently, and how her community crisis care team helped to give her hope. She joins the campaign for more and better crisis care services for everyone who needs them.
• Finding the strength to survive | in Blog Post
  Sara blogs for us about a memory space she has created for her husband, who sadly took his own life in 2011. Having battled OCD and depression for many years, Stephen was a committed champion of support and understanding in mental health.
• Depression in sport | in Blog Post
  Ahead of Sunday's London Wasps rugby match, Fabio blogs for us on the existence and portrayal of depression in sport.
• A&E just didn't want to know | in Blog Post
  Joanna blogs for us in support of our crisis care campaign. She went to A&E for help and was told her attempt at suicide wasn't serious enough for them to support her.
• Homeless | in Blog Post
  Jules blogs for us about her experience of being discharged from hospital to appalling homeless shelter conditions. She also shares a personal victory she has achieved in campaigning for change.
• My daughter's struggle to access crisis care | in Blog Post
  Lynn blogs in support of our crisis care campaign, she talks about her daughter's poor experience of crisis care and how worried they are about the next time she needs support from this vital service.
• Journalist of the year: Julia George, BBC Radio Kent | in Blog Post
  Sally Brampton blogs about Julia's programme on suicide: "I would tell Julia George how I feel, live, on radio. Why? Because I know, in her empathy and understanding, that I would be in a safe place.. ."
• I waited and waited, the staff were just too busy | in Blog Post
  James blogs in support of our crisis care campaign, he talks about the horrible experience of waiting in A&E, waiting to be seen, waiting for support and waiting for someone to show him kindness and compassion in crisis.
• Crisis care - a letter to my partner's social worker | in Blog Post
  Sarah writes a letter to her husband's social worker, as she struggles to get him the crisis help he needs.
• Why the media is still getting it wrong on mental health | in Blog Post
  Mark Brown blogs about stigmatising and unsafe mental health stories in the media.
• Suicidal feelings | in Information and Advice article
  Explains what suicdal feelings are, including possible causes and how you can learn to cope.
• Suicide - supporting someone else | in Information and Advice article
  Explains how to support someone who is suicdal, giving practical suggestions for what you can do and where you can go for support.
• My experience of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service | in Blog Post
  In Paul's second blog for Mind, he talks about how using the IAPT service helped him through a difficult period in his life and about his plans for the future.
• Creating a memory space for my husband | in Blog Post
  Alli blogs for us about creating a memory space for her husband, after he sadly took his own life in May 2012.
• How the Mind Infoline helped me in crisis | in Blog Post
  Adam blogs about the difficulties he experienced accessing crisis care in his local area. He talks about how it felt to be turned away and how the Mind Infoline helped him get the support he needed.
• It's not too much to ask to be happy, is it? | in Blog Post
  Tony blogs about his experiences of living with depression, he talks about the battles he faces and the things he's most afraid of.
• Why am I running the London Marathon? | in Blog Post
  Matt de Boise reflects on his motivations behind pounding the pavements this coming Sunday in aid of Mind.
• Someone to turn to | in Blog Post
  "She has taught me that no matter how hard things get, how depressed you feel, you always have you friends and family to turn to." Thomas blogs for us about how his fiancee has helped pull him out of the "abyss of despair".